Kings tonight

Records: Kings 33-36-11, Canucks 43-27-10.

Record vs. Canucks: 1-2.

Update: As if having three consecutive games not be on television isn't enough, the Kings were prevented from practicing Wednesday at General Motors Place because of a Britney Spears concert. Those hoping to make an impression toward next year: rookie winger Wayne Simmonds has goals in back-to-back games; center Brian Boyle, showing desired signs of aggressiveness, has picked up fighting majors in back-to-back games; and Peter Harrold, who has played defense and wing, will spend his second consecutive game at center.

-- Billy Witz